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In 1842, Joseph Smith was asked to summarize the faith of the Latter-day Saints. He did so in a few simple points that have become known as "The Articles of Faith of -The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

1. Uhfip hunlunnnui hfip Iluinonul ~wllbpaw­ 4.wG ~npn, upw Ilprpnfi ~pumu .Qppumnujifi, L Umpp ~nqmG:

1. We believe in God, the Eternal Father, and in His Son, Jesus Christ, and in the Holy Ghost.

2. UbGp hunlunnnui hfip, np uWPfll:14. 4.111wmatlbG ppbGg pu4. qnpcuio ubllPbpp, uij] n~ ph Ilnuni]; uhqutuqnpompjunl huniuip:

2. We believe that men will be punished for not for Adam's their own sins, and transgression.

3. Uhfip hunlunnnui hfip, np .Qppumnup .Qwtlm~JwG zGnphptl nll2 uuiprjlpupjmfip 4.4.wpnquului tPP4.tlb l huuiquifirplhpu] Ihllnnuipuifi]; opbGpGbppG m uquupnnmpjnulfibphti:

3. We believe that through the Atonement of

4. Uhfip hunlunnnui hfip, np Ihllnmupurfi]i wnw2GwJPG uljqpnuipfihpfi m uipuipnnm~JmGGbpG hfi. umurojifi' hunlunnp wn Sbp ~pumu .Qppumnu, hpqpnpq' unqurjjuuipm~JmG , bppnprj nG4.IlUWUp uljpuuupjnui UbllPbpp pnqmpjurfi huniuip, ~nppnp11' o hntiuiqptluiup Umpp ~nqm zGnphmu:

4. We believe that the first principles and ordinances of the Gospel are: first, Faith in the Lord Jesus Christ; second, Repentance; third, Baptism by immersion for the remission of sins; fourth , Laying on of hands for the gift of the Holy Ghost.

5. UbGp hunlunnnui hfip, np Ihllnnurpunip puipnqbpn L npui uipuipnrpupjmfifibpp uunuuunlnphpu huniuip, UWP11n iqlnnp t 4.wG~tlwo-[}1.Gp Iluinon 4.Ill1Upg , tiuipquiphmpjunip L obnGwllPuwup , LPwqnptlwouwpl14. w G9 up2 ng ntl:

5. We believe that a man must be called of God, by prophecy, and by the laying on of hands, by those who are in authority to preach the Gospel and adm inister in the ordinances thereof.

Christ, all mankind may be saved, by obedience to the laws and ordinances of the Gospel.

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6. Ubu12 hunlunnnui bU12 (irujf quiquuiqbpiqrnpjunip, np qnjmpjmfi t ntfihqtq Uljqp liuilnufi bljhqhqnui' [ip umuipjuqfihpm], uurpquipbfihprn], hmUnlnbpml, mumqhjfihprn], unlhunupuifihjfihpru] L wJlG:

6. We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church, viz., apostles, prophets, pastors , teachers, evangelists etc.

7. Ubu12 hunlunnnui bG12 [hqrnfihjt]i [niuiqrnpjuifi, uuipquipbmpjuiu, huijuifimpjnuifihph, mbupwGbpp, pa2l}muutpp , [hqmfihp]; puipquuifimpjuif L wJl ujuipql.Ilbph:

7. We believe in the gift of tongues, prophecy, revelation , visions, healing , interpretation of tongues, etc.

8. Ubu12 hunlunnnui tG12 Uumt.J.wbw2uW Iluinan tunu12[! Lllutlmu, nppurfiru] uijf ap2m t puipquuifnhuo. utU12 hunlunnnui tU12 liuilr Unpunfi]i Q.P12P Ilumon [unupp jputqnul:

8. We believe the Bible to be the word of God,

9. Ubu12 hunlunnnui bU12 uijf unibfihfi, np Iluunhuc huijinfitq t, uijf unihfihfi, pu~ (iur wJGU hurjtnfinui t, L hunlunnnui tU12, np liur rjhn 2wm uta m lnupl.np puifihp ljhtujtnfi]i Ilumon fchuqwljnpmpJwu ljtpwptPJWl:

9. We believe all that God has revealed, all that

10. Ubu12 hunlunnnui tG12 pum]i mrpuuq]: [niuiutnm] pupwJtLll hunhupuuifip, Iipui unuup gtlltpp t.J.bpwl}wuqGuWUI!. np Ujmfip (Lnp bpmuuiqlnip) l}l}wnmgt.J.l1 Uutppl}Jwu uWJPgwUW12P t.J.pw. np .Qppumnuu urficunip 4J3wqunlnp]i tp4PP t.J.pw. L, np tPlIPPt! qfinjnuUW m l}t!uIlmup [ip rjpuijuunujhf t!Iwn12[!:

10. We believe in the literal gathering of Israel and in the restoration of the Ten Tribes; that Zion will be built upon the American continent; that Christ will reign personally upon the earth; and, that the earth will be renewed and receive its paradisiacal glory.

11. Ubu12 lljwhwU2mu tG12 uhp ulnhuiquif lvnap {}tlwIlPwU12P huniuiduijf Lluhfiuiqnp

11. We claim the privilege of worshipping Almighty God according to the dictates of our own conscience , and allow all men the same privilege , let them worship how, where or what they may.

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He does now reveal, and we believe that He will yet reveal many great and important things pertaining to the Kingdom of God.

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12. Ubu12 hunjunnnui bU12 opbu12pu hfiuiqurfirjlltlmu, uijfi huipqtqnui m iquiguuqurfllqnul, puiqunlnpfihphfi, tiuihnuquihfibphfi, Ijumuit.J.wpp~ubppu m iijmu P2tuwGwt.J.nputppu hujunnurqqbpufi :

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as far as it is translated correctl y; we also believe the Book of Mormon to be the word of God.

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12. We belie ve In being subject to kings, presidents, rulers, and magistrates , in obeying , honoring, and sustaining the law.

13. We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent , virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul we believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.

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A Proclamation to the World

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The First Presidency and Council of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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We; the First Presidency and the Council of t he Twelve Apostles of The Church of Ilrnupjuqtlhp]: Iu nphrupnp, UJ.w2mnGwUJ.hu huijimuJesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, solemnly puipnui hfip , np mnuniuiprjm L 4Gn2 unirnufi mpjmproclaim that marriage between a man and GD muu uuu uulb j t Ihnnon 4nlluP9 L, np DGmwGppG a wo man is ordained of God and that the unitniuiqurpl.np llhllG m fi]i Ull Wll ~P opurqpnui 1>11 family is central to the Creator' s plan for qunhuljfihp]; hunl hp durlnu f 6wllwmwqllP huniurp : the eternal destiny of His children . Uurprjquijhf t w4GhllD' tnquni uipnhl] L quifi uijp, All . human beings- ma le and femalepnjnpfi wllwllt!.hl hfi Iluuion iqunn qlipm] : Bmpuiare created in the image of God. Each is a beloved spirit son or daughter of pw G~ mllD h1l4GwJPG o-GnllGhllP 4 n lluP9 uPllt!.Wohnqlmp nllllpG 4wU rpu umpf t , L, npujhu wJllUJ.Pheavenly parents, and, as suc h, eac h has a uh fi, j m p urp ui fijjm p np rufi]r uiuuuhuourj p f pGmJ13 divine nat ure and destiny. Gender is an L rituljunmuqhp : UbnG ui fihunn]i hhufiurlj uifl pfimessentia l ch aracter istic of individual puiqhp f t fiurjuuihpljpuij jifi, bp411wJPG L hunl hp d ui premortal, mortal, and eternal identity and 4w G 4Jw Gpp L (iujunnur lj]: huniuip : purpose. uWluwhll4PWJPG w2luwllhmu hnql.np nllllp GhllG In the premorta l realm; spirit sons and m rjnunnphpp 6wGw ~n ll.l L hjiqprquiqnui t pG Uumdaughters knew and worshiped God as orn fl, npujh u PllhGg ~wt!.hll ow4 wG ~n llD L DGI}Ilttheir Eternal Father and accepted Hi s plan finui t pG ullw o-llwqPllD, Dum nph ujhmp t ~pqp. ­ by . which His ch ildren could obtain a 4w4w G uWllUpG Ghll obnp phphji fi L w2luwllhp4 physical body and gain earthly experi ence tPnllo ljnunui qhh fi qlnq]i qunnuiptqmpjmf DG13w Gw to pro gress toward perfection and [m L PllbGg uiuuulurouij hf 6w4wmwqpllD nJ1UJ.hu ultimately realize his or her divine destiny hunl hp duilnuf 4JwGpp dumuifiqfihp puiqumhq 4hll': as an heir of etern al life. The divine plan ujru] qhunuqq tqm huni uip : 0 1l2wG4m13Jw G uiuuul uiof happiness enables family relationships o-wJp G o-llwqPllD hfiuipunlnpmpjmfi t ui uqh u, rip to be perpetuated · beyond the grave. w DGmw Gh4 G 4WUJ.hllD 2tUllmGw4t!.hG uwh l1g hlnnn : Sacred or dinances and covenants available Umpp unu riuip fibpnui qunn uqulnr; urupp tupuip nrpu in holy tem ples make it possi b le for 13Jm GGbll G m m jumhpp h fiurpunl np hfi llwlloGmu individuals to return to the presence of ui fi hunn fi hp]i huni uip t!.hpwllWPOD llbUJ.p Ilum on God and for families to be united Ghp4wJm13JmGD, [iul] DGmw Gpp GhllP hunnup hwetern ally. t!.hllow4 w G Up w uGm 13JmGD: The first commandment tha t God gave Ullw upG L o ljwJpG Iluui on 4nlluP9 tnpi[uio to Adam and Eve pertained to their wnw211G ujunnqjipui fq; t!.hllwpbpljmU t p npUJ.hu , potential for parenthood as husband and unim uh f L 4pG Iipui fiq ofinr] numtiuqm hfi uipunl nwife. We declare that God's comm andment pmpj ui fip: Uh fip hui jimupui pnui hfip , np nhnl.u mfor His children to multi ply and replenish op Uh2 t I>p qunl urljfihph fi mt{wo- 2wmw Gwlm L the earth remains in force . We further h1l41111D 19Ghlm t!.hpWpbllJwl Iluinon UJ.wmtll1pw GD: declare that God has commanded that the Uhfip huijunupur pnui hGp uuil. Iluin on wJG ujuun sacred powers of procreation are to be 4.PllwGD, np ofim fir] inuqm umpp qnprupj m fip em ploye d only between ma n and woman, ujh mp t oqunu qnpou]i upwJG wJG mnuniurprpu L lawfully wedded as husband and wife. 4Gn2 UP2L, npn fip oph fiuiq uif oLnt{ unim ufiui quic We declare the mea ns by wh ich mo rtal hG npiqh u uniruuhti L 4pG : life is created to be divinely appointed. We Uhfip huijunujuupm u h fip , np hlllllll1 4.llW qjuiflaffirm the sanctity of life and of its

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importance in God's eternal plan. Husband and wife have a solemn responsibility to love and care for each other and for their children. "Children are an heritage of the Lord (Psalms 127:3) . Parents have a sacred duty to rear their children in love and righteousness, to . provide for their physical and spiritual needs, to teach them to love and serve one another, to observe the comm andments of God and to be law-abiding citizens wherever they live. Husbands and wivesheld mothers and fathers-will be accountable before God for the discharge of these obligations. The family is ordained of God. Marriage between man and woman is essential to His eternal plan. C hildr en are entitled to "birth within the bonds of matrimony, and to be reared bya father and a mother who honor marital vows with complete fidelity. Happiness in family life is most likely to. be achieved when found ed upon the teachings of the Lord Jesus Christ. Success ful marriages and .families are established and maintained on principles of faith, prayer, repentance, forgiveness, respect, love, compa ssion, wo rk, and who lesome recreational activities. By divine design , fathers are to preside over their famil ies in love and righteous ness and are responsible to provide the necessiti es of life and protection for their families. Mothers are primarily responsible for the nurture of their children. In these sacred responsibilities, fathers and mothers are obligated to help one another as equal partners . Disability, death, or other circumstances may necessitate individual adaptation. Extended families should lend support when needed. We warn that individuals who violate covenants of chastity, who abuse spouse or offspring, or who fail to fulfill family responsib ilities will one day stan d accoun table before God. Further, we warn that the disintegration of the family will . bring upon individuals, communities, and nations the calamities foretold by ancient and modern prophets. We call upon responsible citizens and officers of government everywhere to

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promote those measures designed to maintain and strengthen the family as the fundamental unit of society.

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Salt Lake City, Utah.

This proclamation was read by President Gordon B. Hinckley as part of his message at the General

Relief Society Meeting held September 23, 1995, in

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The Testimony of the Apostles The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints As we commemorate the birth of Jesus Christ two millennia ago, we offer our testimony of the reality of His matchless life and the infinite virtue of His great atoning sacrifice. None other has had so profound an influence upon all who have lived and will yet live upon the earth. He was the Great Jehovah of the Old Testament, the Messiah of the New. Under the direction of His Father, He was the creator of the earth. "All things were made by him; and without bim was not any thing made that was made (John I :3). Though sinless, He was baptized to fulfill all righteousness. He "went about doing good

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(Acts 10:38) , yet was despised for it. His gospel was a message of peace and goodwill. He entreated all to follow His example. He walked the roads of Palestine, healing the sick, causing the blind to see, and raising the dead. He taught the truths of eternity, the reality of our premortal existence, the purpose of our life on earth, and the potential for the sons and daughters of God in the life to come. He instituted the sacrament as a reminder of His great atoning sacrifice. He was arrested and condemned on spurious charges, convicted to satisfy a mob, and sentenced to die on Cal vary's cross. He gave His life to atone for the sin s of all mankind. His was a gre at vicarious gift in behalf of all who would eve r live upon the earth. We solemnly testify that His life, which is central to all human history, neither began in Bethlehem nor concluded on Calvary. He was the Firstborn of the Father, the Only Begotten Son in the flesh, the Redeemer of the world . He rose from the grave" to " become the firstfruits of them that slept (1 Cor. 15:20). As Ris en Lord, He visited among those He had loved in life .s.He also mini stered among His "other sheep (John 10: 16) in ancient America. In the modem world, He and His Father appeared to the boy Joseph Smith, ushering in the long-promised "dispensation of the fulness of times (Eph. 1:10). Of the Living Chri st, the Prophet Joseph wrote : "His eyes were as a flame of fire; the hair of his head was white like the pure snow; his countenance shone above the brightness of the sun; and his voice was as the sound of the rushing of great waters, even the voice of Jehovah, saying: "I am the first and the last; I am he who liveth, I am he who was slain; I am your advocate with the Father (D&C 110:3--4). Of Him the Prophet also declared: "And now, after the many testimonies which have been given of him, this is the testimony, last of all , which we give of him : That he lives! " For we saw him , even on the right hand of God; and we heard the voice bearing record that he is the Only Begotten of the Father"That by him, and through him, and ' of

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him, the worlds are and were created, and the inhabitants thereof" are begotten sons and daughters unto God (D&C 76:22-24). We declare in words of solemnity that His priesthood and His Church have been restored upon the earth-"built upon the foundation of . . . apostles and prophets, Jesus Christ himself being the chief comer stone (Eph. 2:20). We testify that He will someday return to earth . " And the glory of the Lord shall be revealed, and all flesh shall see it together (Isa. 40:5). He will rule as King of Kings and reign as Lord of Lords, and every knee shall bend and every tongue shall speak in worship before Him. Each of us will stand to be judged of Him according to our works and the desires of our hearts. We bear testimony, as His duly ordained Apostles-that Jesus is the Living Christ, the immortal Son of God. He is the great King Immanuel, who stands today on the right hand of His Father. He is the light , the life, and the hope of the world. His way is the path that leads to happiness in this life and eternal life in the world to come. God be thanked for the matchless gift of His divine Son.

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1. Question: Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints a Christian church?

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name of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bear ample testimony that God the Father and his Son, Jesus Christ are the center of Church theology and worship. Its theology is centered on Jesus Christ, who atoned for the sins of mankind, died on the cross and was resurrected. Indeed the Book of Mormon is, itself, another testament of Jesus Christ.

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2. Question: Is the Book of Mormon an Addition to the Bible?

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Answer: This opinion comes from an

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incorrect interpretation of the scriptures. One must remember that the bible was not compiled at any singular time or in chronological order. Rather, over time the writings of different prophets were gathered, sometimes in questionable ways, from which we enjoy the current bible. The book of Mormon contains the writings of prophets who lived on the ancient American continent, some of which at the same time as biblical prophets and is not an addition to the bible but another testament of Jesus Christ. The doctrines and principles taught are in complete agreement with bible teachings but are simply included in a separate volume of scripture. The Book of Mormon does not profess anything that does not exist in the Bible, the Book of Mormon does not teach anything that is contrary to the Bible. Both scriptures are written by the same Spirit, the Spirit of God. We believe that God loves all His children. The book of Mormon teaches the following regarding the subject: "Know ye not that I, the lord your God, have created all men, and that I remember those who are upon the isles of the sea...and I bring forth my word unto the children of men, yea, even upon all the nations of the earth. 2 Nephi 29:7

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3. Question: Armenia

was the first Christian nation, why would a new church from America come to teach us instead of going to a non-Christian nation?

Answer: The prophet Joseph Smith, first president of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints said the following: "We don 't ask any people to throwaway any good they have got; we only ask them to come and get more. What if all the world should embrace this gospel? They would then see eye to eye , and the blessings of God would be poured out upon the people, which is the History of the desire of my whole soul. Church, 5:259. We believe that through the prophet Joseph Smith many truths were restored that had been lost over time. These truths are essential for our salvation. The mission of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is to give all people in all lands the opportunity to accept or reject these truths. Where national and cultural traditions are in harmony with the gospel of Jesus Christ, we believe they should be cherished and protected.

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4. Question: Is the Mormonism a cult?

Answer: To quote the first article of faith of our church, "We believe in God the Eternal Father, and ~n his Son Jesus Christ and in the Holy Ghost. Upon this foundation the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was established. The 6th article of faith states the following , "We believe in the same organization that existed in the Primitive Church; namely apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers, evangelists and so forth . The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is not a branch of any other religion. It is the restored Church of Jesus Christ. We follow the direction of God the Father through his living prophet which has been the case throughout all biblical history. We strongly support the agency of man, allowing all men the right to worship how they choose and make decisions for themselves. One who accuses the church of being a cult or sect must be prepared support his claims by finding faults in these prin ciples established by the Savior himself. J

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5. Question: Are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints polygamists?

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Answer: The Church of Jesus Christ of

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Latter-day Saints teaches that monogamous marriage is a sacred, divinely ordained covenant. Under the authority of the holy priesthood, a man and a woman may be married, not only for this life as legal husband and wife, but for eternity as well. Such a marriage takes place only in sacred temples of the Church. Some early leaders and members of the Church entered into plural marriages (polygamy) during the latter half of the nineteenth century, patterned after similar Old Testament practices, which was a religious principle revealed by God to the Church founder Joseph Smith. The Bible states that some patriarchs such as Abraham, Isaac and Jacob in ancient times had more than one wife under divine approval. After receiving a revelation in 1890 , Church President Wilford Woodruff declared that the practice should be discontinued. That position has been reaffirmed by every President of the Church since. No one practicing polygamy today can be a member of the Church.

6. Question: Is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints also "Mormon Church?

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"Mormon" Church is incorrect. The term "Mormon derives from the Book of Mormon: Another Testament of Jesus Christ, named for a prophet of ancient America who compiled that record. The correct name, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was given by revelation from God to Joseph Smith in 1838 and should be used whenever possible in referring to the Church.

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This media packet is designed to provide the reader with essential information about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For more information about the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, please contact the closest mission office or branches (listed below). You can also find more information at the website www.lds.org and www.me dia .lds .org.

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Some of Church Publications in Armenian

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